Special Events Schedule

Mark your calendars for year round family fun. The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center offers a variety of special events for people of all ages. We pride ourselves in the ability to offer these memory-making occasions at low or no cost. We hope that your family will join ours at one or many of our special events.

Event CancellationOur staff is consistently monitoring weather conditions to ensure that all attendees are enjoying each of our special events within a safe environment. In the case of an event cancellation, please visit the Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Facebook page for the latest update

The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center's Margaret Young Natatorium presents a Dive In Movie. Enjoy a family friendly movie in the heated water with games and activities! Food and beverage available for purchase. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the movie will start at 6:00 pm.

On February 9th, 2019 you're invited to the Special Olympics Texas Annual Polar Plunge! Recruit your friends, grab a costume and come out to support our athletes in the Greater Dallas area. Raise a minimum of $60 in donations ($30 if under 18) from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for plunging at the Aquatics Center. Thank you for your support! Together we promote dignity, equality and opportunity for all people. For more information and online registration please visit www.sotx.org/polarplunge

Gates open and festivities begin at 8:00 am. Plunge will begin at 10:00 am.

Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a "splashing" good time during this unique egg hunt. Covered eggs will float and sink to the bottom of the pool. Collected eggs can be exchanged for candy and toys! Enjoy games before the hunt. The hunt will be divided into age groups. Pre-Register no later than April 4. Everyone participating in the event will need to pay admission.

*9:00 - 11:30 am Ages 0-6 1:00 - 3:30 pm Ages 7-12

*Children six years of age and younger are required to have a responsible adult at least 18 years of age in the water. Adult must be with within arms reach of child at all times, adult and child must both register. Any adult with children that does not require an adult in the water, but still wants to swim, must register as well

Children ages 3-6 will slide down our Activity Pool Red slide, bike in the Frog Pond Water Park, run there way to the finish line at our 2019 TJ’s Tiny Triathlon.

Participants will need to wear tennis shoes, comfortable athletic clothes, and bring their own bicycle or tricycle with a helmet. Medals will be awarded to all participants who finish. One parent helper is allowed per child. This is a noncompetitive recreational event designed to get kids active!

Dates: August 1-12

Help us provide school supplies for students in need and receive a discounted admission to the Frog Pond. Donate an item from the Blair Elementary 2018-2019 School Supply Lists between August 1-13 and receive Margaret Young Natatorium admission pricing (Residents $3, Non-Residents $5) to the Frog Pond. Participants may only receive a discount if they bring an item that is listed on the supply list. The donation may not be used or opened. Donations cannot be shared with anyone else in the family to receive the discount. Donation is only good for that day. Refunds or exchanges will not be given. If you are not a pool-goer but would like to contribute to the cause, please feel free to donate supplies. Visit the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center front desk for a copy of the supply list or download a copy at https://cfbisd.edu/schools/elementary-schools/blair-elementary/campus-information/school-supply-lists/

Tired of searching those dusty fields for your perfect pumpkin to carve or decorate? We are too! So we've put a fun spin on the tradition by creating a patch in the pool just for you! Bring your suit, towel and friends!

Children six years of age and younger are required to have a responsible adult at least 18 years of age in the water. Adult must be with within arms reach of child at all times, adult and child must both register. Any adult with children that does not require an adult in the water, but still wants to swim, must register as well